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JULY 24, 2018

How did you find your way to HighGround? At the HighGround table, I met my future mentor, Nadia, a senior developer, and the head of our QA department, Marcie. We talked about the variety of opportunities at HighGround and the dynamic environment the engineering team functions in. I felt like HighGround was a place where I could be exposed to a lot of different engineering roles and grow as a developer. How is HighGround disrupting the HR technology space?

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

At HighGround, we take diversity seriously, and today we’re giving you a prime example: Alyssa Venere Braun. but Alyssa shares why she did and what she loves about her job, HighGround and the HR tech space. What attracted you to HighGround? How much HighGround values curiosity, grit and rolling with the punches. I lead our Strike Team, which is HighGround’s first line of defense against defects and bugs that may pop up across our platform.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018

How well do you know the people behind HighGround? Today we cornered Gina Slesar for her thoughts on working at HighGround. She certainly knows her way around the office, having worked on the Sales, Customer Success and Product teams. How’d you get your start at HighGround? I joined HighGround in February 2015. I researched some local startups and found HighGround. I currently work on the Goals and Recognition products.

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APRIL 14, 2016

You might have noticed that HighGround is growing. Here are some questions you might have before applying to join our team: What’s it like working at HighGround? Our leadership team is committed to hiring people who are truly enthusiastic about and committed to making HighGround the industry leader. If you’re running away from another job rather than running toward HighGround, then we’ll probably take a pass. And this means our team is expanding too.

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MAY 22, 2018

Things have been in full swing over here at HighGround since CEO Andee Harris took the helm, so much so that we haven’t had time to stop and introduce her on the blog. Andee celebrated her two-year HighGround anniversary last month and was previously our Chief Engagement Officer. Third, as Chief Engagement Officer, I was in a role that touched nearly every facet of the organization, from client service to product, sales and marketing. HighGround is hiring!

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AUGUST 16, 2017

As always, you can stay up to date via the entire HighGround events calendar : Argyle’s 2017 Human Capital Leadership Forum. Webinar] Harness Neuroscience to Create a Productive Feedback Culture. The post HighGround Hits the Road: Upcoming Events and Webinars appeared first on HighGround. Summer is sadly coming to a close, which means we’re ramping up for a busy season of events including webinars, conferences and other networking opportunities.

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JUNE 27, 2018

We get to do three things that are critical to HighGround’s success: 1. Attending conferences like SHRM is an important way to do a gut check, so to speak, on our priorities from both a technical, product standpoint as well as in terms of what services we offer to clients. By the way, if you register now, you can get a $300 discount on behalf of HighGround. The post SHRM 2018 Recap: The Three Things We Love Most About Conferences appeared first on HighGround.

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JUNE 27, 2018

Attending conferences like SHRM is an important way to do a gut check, so to speak, on our priorities from both a technical, product standpoint as well as in terms of what services we offer to clients. Kazoo highground events SHRMAnother SHRM conference has come and gone. This year’s event held in Chicago brought together 22,000 HR professionals for several days of networking, keynote presentations, breakout sessions and fun.

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JULY 25, 2016

Is HighGround One of Chicago’s Coolest Companies? Follow this link to vote for HighGround as the Readers’ Choice award winner. Nix Hoodies, Add Maternity Leave, Says HighGround Exec. Women make up half of HighGround’s executive team but we’re a rarity in the tech scene. The Holy Grail Of Productivity. Productivity is more than just streamlined processes and completed checklists.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

2018 has certainly been a busy year for us at HighGround, and this year’s HR Tech will be a special one for us as we make our conference debut with YouEarnedIt. Visit the YouEarnedIt + HighGround booth. Spend some time with the HighGround and YouEarnedIt teams at booth #221. YouEarnedIt + HighGround CEO Autumn Manning will be live demo’ing its real-time employee experience platform during the session on Thursday from 1:30 – 3 pm. About HighGround. 20+ years.

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JUNE 13, 2016

Intermedix Uses HighGround to Build Culture. HighGround Modernizes Goal Management with Enhanced Solution to Drive Greater Organizational Success. HighGround announced an enhanced version of its goal management solution within its mobile-friendly platform. Make your employees happier and more productive by giving them recognition. Did you know you can email subscribe to the HighGround blog?

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JULY 19, 2018

Our focus on empowering companies to build high-performance cultures and engaged workforces has driven us to transform our product platform to a holistic employee productivity, engagement, and performance management solution. Today, I’m happy to announce the next stage of that growth: YouEarnedIt is joining forces with HighGround, a leading real-time performance management and engagement provider, to revolutionize the Human Capital Management industry.

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JULY 5, 2017

While some companies might assume that providing summer perks leads to less productivity and decreased engagement , research has shown that the opposite is actually true. Here are five companies that are taking perks to the next level to keep employees happy and productive. Moz realizes the impact that short breaks with family and friends can have on an employee’s ability to be productive and happy at work. If you do, have you seen any effects on engagement and productivity?

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FEBRUARY 13, 2017

HighGround offers a variety of feedback types including: Group feedback. You can learn more about HighGround Check-Ins here and feedback here. Because of this reality, HighGround includes conversation guides that direct managers toward more collaborative and productive performance discussions. You can also hear more about how HighGround customer, LRW, is creating better managers. What role does an HRIS play in the implementation of HighGround?

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Furthermore, the Society of Human Resource Management estimates organizations that spent at least 1% of payroll on their recognition system saw a positive impact on ROI, productivity, branding, employee relationships, engagement, etc. Sally Scannell is a Sales Solution Engineer at HighGround, working with customers to establish key performance indicators and helping them achieve program goals.

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AUGUST 8, 2016

HighGround founder and CEO, Vip Sandhir, shares his thoughts on employee engagement, the power of HR insights and the responsibility of executives to drive employee engagement strategies. HighGround was nominated as one of the coolest companies in Chicago and we hope you agree. if you do, follow this link to vote HighGround for the Reader’s Choice award. Built In Chicago shares how HighGround and other Chicago tech companies celebrate employee milestones.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

These invite-only events focus on “connecting top female engineers, designers, and product managers with opportunities at tech companies around the world.”. But diversity is nothing new at HighGround. If you’re interested, please apply via LinkedIn , visit the HighGround Careers page or contact [email protected] for more information. appeared first on HighGround.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Solutions like HighGround offer visibility into three major areas: Performance Management – Organizations that move toward a frequent cadence of performance development get richer data. Engagement tools like HighGround also allow goal-setting and coaching so both the employee and manager can collaborate and shift priorities if necessary. Platforms like HighGround empower peer-to-peer, top-down and external recognition. appeared first on HighGround.

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APRIL 4, 2017

Use their feedback to help improve employee engagement and productivity for all generations. How Politics is Impacting Your Company’s Productivity. The post News You Might Have Missed – April 4 appeared first on HighGround. Uncategorized feedback Final Four Growth Millennials productivity Vip SandhirCheck out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HR industry news you might have missed. Why Most Leaders Are Not Qualified to Lead.

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APRIL 3, 2019

Exciting News for YouEarnedIt and HighGround. In July, when YouEarnedIt acquired HighGround, we knew big things would be in store for our combined organization. Our focus on empowering companies to better engage the modern workplace has driven us to continue investing in our platform to bring an integrated employee productivity, engagement, culture, and performance management solution to the market.

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JANUARY 29, 2016

Technology solutions like HighGround empower you to arm managers with effective leadership skills through active coaching and check-ins, employee-driven feedback and measurable results through surveys. Encourage your managers to have frequent conversations with employees and track those conversations using an engagement platform like HighGround. But how do managers know what to say during those conversations to make them productive and non-confrontational for the employee?

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MAY 16, 2017

Vote for HighGround as Favorite New Product. We are honored to be nominated for a People’s Choice Stevie Award as favorite new product. If you agree, follow this link [link] and enter code Z402F to automatically vote for HighGround. What did they have to say about leadership, Millennials and “productive slackers”? The post News You Might Have Missed – May 16 appeared first on HighGround.

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DECEMBER 17, 2018

The companies that embrace and proactively respond to this emerging reality will have the competitive advantage as they execute on strategies that will enable them to win the talent war, enhance employee productivity and elevate brand equity.”. To understand how performance management initiatives contribute to more meaningful work experiences for employees, look no further the HighGround Meaningful Work Study 2018.

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APRIL 18, 2017

This 1 Word Will Instantly Make You More Successful and Productive. ” It can help you shift your behavior, become a better leader and be more productive. Unveiling the HighGround Performance Management Data Study. Stress can kill your productivity. Congrats to HighGround customers Allianz and Pure Insurance for making Fortune’s 40 Best Companies in Financial Services and showing how to positively focus on employee relationships.

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OCTOBER 17, 2017

Remote Work: A Productive Perk Worth Keeping. Companies that scale back remote work policies to boost productivity have the wrong idea, our CEO Vip Sandhir tells CIO. The post News You Might Have Missed – October 17 appeared first on HighGround. Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HR industry news you might have missed. Communications Tactics You Should Be Using Internally to Help Your Own Team.

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MAY 30, 2017

Our Chief Engagement Officer, Andee Harris, explains how leaders must adjust their thinking about productivity and performance in today’s workplace. We were honored to be nominated for a People’s Choice Stevie Award as favorite new product. If you agree, follow this link [link] and enter code Z402F to automatically vote for HighGround. The post News You Might Have Missed – May 30 appeared first on HighGround.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The company won a Gold Stevie in t he Company of the Year category for Business Products with more than 10 employees and co-founder Autumn Manning won a Silver Stevie in the Female Executive of the Year category for Business Products with 11- 2,500 employees. With Vista’s backing, YouEarnedIt has further extended its product platform into the performance enablement market with the acquisition of HighGround , a leading real-time performance management provider.

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MARCH 21, 2017

Promoting employee health opens the door for increased productivity, greater communication and relationship-building between employees. On International Women’s Day, HighGround Leaders are Trailblazers. The post News You Might Have Missed – March 21 appeared first on HighGround. Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HR industry news you might have missed. Q&A with HR Expert, Andee Harris. Finding the right talent is difficult.

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JULY 17, 2018

These can be specific to company events or milestones or celebrate new products or services. One HighGround client created a Chuck Norris-themed badge to celebrate its “Day of Awesomeness.”. Systems like HighGround can integrate with tools like Outlook, SharePoint, Yammer – wherever employees spend the most time communicating and collaborating.

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MARCH 17, 2016

My colleague Chris Dede, Vice President of Customer Success at HighGround, sat in on the discussion, “What Motivates and Demotivates Your Clients?” At HighGround we believe there is a strong correlation between the health and productivity of the staffing firm’s internal employees and the quality of the workers they place at their client sites. The post The Staffing Industry Engagement Struggle is Real appeared first on HighGround.

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JULY 19, 2018

Why HighGround, Why YouEarnedIt, Why Now? A great mission, an innovative product and a talented team are all important components of great companies, but a key ingredient of our success has been our partnership with customers. HighGround’s employees and customers are in good hands as we look to the future. And HighGround employees will gain access to even more career growth opportunities as we embark on this journey.

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JANUARY 30, 2018

Employee Engagement and Employee Productivity Aren’t the Same Thing — Here’s How to Boost Both. Learn the difference between engagement and productivity, and how to achieve the best of both worlds within your own company. Feedback is essential to employee development, but it’s difficult for managers to provide it in a productive, constructive way. The post News You Might Have Missed – January appeared first on HighGround.

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MAY 31, 2016

Engagement is linked to productivity, retention, morale and innovation. You’ll get the latest HighGround and industry news sent straight to your inbox. . The post News You Might Have Missed – May 31 appeared first on HighGround. Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well and HR industry news you might have missed. Stay tuned every few weeks as we give you a rundown of the industry news you might have missed.

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MAY 18, 2017

we tackle where product mark-up, dated rewards and clunky technology can hurt you more than help you. appeared first on HighGround. Not all recognition and rewards programs are created equal. That, however, can be hard to prove when trying to convince executives it’s time for a change. Many companies think that simply checking the box on having a rewards program is good enough.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Yes, we structure our feedback template through the HighGround tool. HighGround helps structure conversations by giving employees a simple digital form to help organize their thoughts. Can you talk about building better teams, not just building more productive individuals? The post Q&A: Dean Carter of Patagonia Answers Your Questions appeared first on HighGround.

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OCTOBER 2, 2017

They make decisionsbased on productivity, not politics. The post Analyze THIS: What HR Experts Shared in September appeared first on HighGround. We’ve featured Meghan M. Biro’s work on Talent Culture previously in this series (in April and in August ) and for this month’s post we’re digging a bit deeper.

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JANUARY 18, 2017

Happy employees mean productive employees, right? appeared first on HighGround. HR has the difficult task of serving both employees and executives. They determine the processes that drive engagement and a positive company culture. While at the same time, they’re responsible for the strategies that create a high-performing workforce that delivers an outstanding customer experience and top business results.

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